FAA grounds drones for World Cup: What Philly, NJ and NY fans need to know
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, the skies above the Northeast’s biggest stadiums and watch parties are going on lockdown.
World Cup: How do you pronounce that player's name?
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.
$10K crystal-covered World Cup ball goes on display in Times Square
World Cup excitement is building in New York as Serendipity unveils a crystal-covered official 2026 FIFA ball at its Times Square location. The ball is covered with more than 20,000 Austrian crystals, took nearly 200 hours to complete and is on sale for $10,000. FOX 5 also breaks down what fans need to know as World Cup matches begin, including Team USA’s upcoming matchup against Paraguay and traffic concerns around New York and New Jersey matches.
World Cup excitement is building in New York as Serendipity unveils a crystal-covered official 2026 FIFA ball at its Times Square location. The ball is covered with more than 20,000 Austrian crystals, took nearly 200 hours to complete and is on sale for $10,000. FOX 5 also breaks down what fans need to know as World Cup matches begin, including Team USA’s upcoming matchup against Paraguay and traffic concerns around New York and New Jersey matches.
How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Thursday, June 11
The World Cup starts today, and fans have two matches to watch as the tournament gets underway.
The World Cup starts today, and fans have two matches to watch as the tournament gets underway.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Thursday, June 11
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
MetLife Stadium completes 2026 World Cup preparations
New York New Jersey Stadium is hosting eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look inside the changes at the facility.
New York New Jersey Stadium is hosting eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look inside the changes at the facility.
NJ officials talk FIFA World Cup transportation
NJ Transit officials, along with local law enforcement, outlined transportation options and procedures for FIFA World Cup matches being held in New Jersey this summer.
NJ Transit officials, along with local law enforcement, outlined transportation options and procedures for FIFA World Cup matches being held in New Jersey this summer.
World Cup 2026 base camps: Where national teams will be based during the tournament
National teams have temporary base camps across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s where each team is staying during the tournament.
National teams have temporary base camps across the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s where each team is staying during the tournament.
World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
How a New Zealand soccer player went from under 5K Instagram followers to 5.6 million in days
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
First-time nations: The 4 teams making their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026
For four nations, the 2026 World Cup isn’t just another tournament, it’s a dream decades in the making, finally becoming reality on soccer’s biggest stage.
For four nations, the 2026 World Cup isn’t just another tournament, it’s a dream decades in the making, finally becoming reality on soccer’s biggest stage.
How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Learn World Cup words in American Sign Language before the tournament begins
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
Hundreds of free FIFA World Cup tickets reserved for NJ residents
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill revealed on Tuesday that 770 free tickets to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will be distributed to various groups across the state.
FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee to open 3 fan events for tournament kickoff weekend
The FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey Host Committee will open three fan events during tournament kickoff weekend in Queens, the Bronx and Harrison, New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey Host Committee will open three fan events during tournament kickoff weekend in Queens, the Bronx and Harrison, New Jersey.
New World Cup rules: What fans need to know about VAR, time-wasting and red cards
The 2026 World Cup will feature new soccer rules on VAR, time-wasting, substitutions, injuries, mouth covering and more.
The 2026 World Cup will feature new soccer rules on VAR, time-wasting, substitutions, injuries, mouth covering and more.
Biggest blowouts in World Cup history: The largest defeats the tournament has ever seen
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Over 700 free World Cup tickets to NJ residents
FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the details.
FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo has the details.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.